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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.23 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.23 and 12.77 is: 19.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.23 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.23 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.23 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.47/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.16

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